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• Program Director Call Slides

  • Slides - December 20, 2021
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Grantmaking

• Application & Pre-Award Information

  • 2022-23 AmeriCorps State Formula RFA

  • Applicant Capacity Assessments

    • Organizational Capacity Assessment Questionnaire
    • Applicant Operational & Financial Management Survey

  • Planning Grants

    • Sample Planning Grant Deliverables Timeline
    • Planning Grant FAQs

  • RFA Archive

    • Program Year 2020-21

      • 2020-2021 AmeriCorps Competitive RFA CLOSED
      • 2020-2021 AmeriCorps State Formula RFA CLOSED
      • CVS 20-068 AC State Formula Applicant Webinar
      • 2020-21 Round II Formula RFA
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      • Applicant Attachments

        • Attachment A Certification of Organization Authorization
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        • Attachment C Certification of Approval of Use of Federal Funds
        • Attachment D Certification Regarding Lobbying Form
        • COVA W-9 Form
        • FFATA Form
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      • CNCS NOFO & Guidance

        • Appendix I FY20 ASN NOFO_508.v2
        • Appendix II 2020 Mandatory Supplemental Guidance
        • Appendix III 2020 ASN Application Instructions FINAL.508
        • Appendix IV 2020 Performance Measures Instructions FINAL.508
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    • Program Year 2021-22

      • 2021-22 AC Competitive Grant RFA

• Resources & Links

  • eGrants
  • Dun & Bradstreet
  • SAM
  • eVA
  • 2021-22 Virginia AmeriCorps Grants Powerpoint
  • 2021-22 AC Competitive Application Mandatory Call (11-4-20)
  • Optional Pre-Application Conference/Technical Assistance Call Slides
  • AmeriCorps Budget Categories and Explanations
  • Creating an eGrants Account
  • FY21 Virginia AmeriCorps Budget Worksheet Tool
  • AmeriCorps Key Terms & Definitions (Glossary)
  • Guide to the Americorps Application Process
  • Guide to AmeriCorps Application Process (Recording)
  • AmeriCorps 101 (Recording)
  • AmeriCorps 101 Slides
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Grants Administration

• Award Terms and Conditions

  • Know Your Terms and Conditions
  • VDSS Subaward Conditions
  • 2021 Program Specific Terms & Conditions
  • 2021 General Terms and Conditions
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• Internal Controls

  • CNCS Internal_Controls Presentation
  • CNCS Separation of Duties Worksheet
  • GAO Internal Control Standards (Green Book)
  • Segregation of Financial Duties
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• Subgrantee Fiscal Monitoring

  • CNCS Fiscal Monitoring - Red Flags
  • PER Detail Report for Fiscal Compliance Review
  • 2020-21 Fiscal Review Tool Part 1
  • 2020-21 Fiscal Review Tool Part II
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• Award Closeout

  • CPC COVID Full & Prorated Award Exits 2021
  • AmeriCorps Exits for COVID-19 CPC Instructions
  • 2020-2021 End of Program Year and Closeout Checklist
  • VSC AmeriCorps CPC Documentation Checklist
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• Resources & Links

  • AmeriCorps Regulations
  • System for Award Management (SAM)
  • CFO Council
  • 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles & Audit Requirements for Federal Awards
  • Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS)
  • Federal Audit Clearinghouse
  • VDSS Subaward Conditions
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Program Compliance

• Overview
• VSC Guidance
• 2021 Program Specific Terms & Conditions

• Resources

  • Program Change Request Form - Word
  • Program Change Request Form - PDF
  • Virtual Monitoring Checklist 2021-22
  • Member Enrollment Planning 2021-22
  • Electronic Signature Guidance
  • Program Director Monthly Review Items
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Member Recruitment

• Overview
• AmeriCorps Policy

• Resources

  • Applicant Offer Letter
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  • Applicant Review Sheet
  • Previous Term Service Check
  • Reference Check
  • Service Year Alliance
  • CNCS Recruitment Slides
  • Service Year Alliance Recruitment Best Practices
  • News Story: Gap Year Due to COVID
  • VSC 2021 Branding Presentation
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  • Campaign Graphics

    • Education Focus
    • Healthy Futures Ad
    • Environment Focus
    • Economic Opportunity Focus
    • Disaster Preparedness Focus
    • Veterans Focus
    • General Recruitment
    • Recruitment Poster
    • Social Media Examples
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  • Order Brochures

    • CNCS Brochure/Publication Ordering

  • Interview Tools

    • Legal vs. Illegal Interview Questions
    • Interview Application Process Checklist
    • Interview Handout
    • Interview Notice Sample
    • Interview Process Flowchart
    • Interview Questions
    • Behavioral Interview Questions
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Member Start-Up

• Overview
• AmeriCorps Policy
• VSC Guidance
• Enrollment Form ASN UPDATE- April 2021
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• Resources

  • Member Enrollment Planning 2021-22
  • ASN Enrollment Powerpoint
  • Member Service Agreement Template (Updated 7/21)
  • 2021-22 AmeriCorps Member Handbook Template (Word)
  • 2020-21 AmeriCorps Member Handbook Template (PDF)
  • Prohibited Activities Infographic
  • Prohibited Activities Poster (English)
  • Prohibited Activities (Spanish)
  • Living Allowance Waiver Template
  • CNCS Member Enrollment Guide
  • AmeriCorps Pledge
  • Enrollment Key Points
  • MyAmeriCorps Login
  • AmeriCorps Lingo JPG
  • Electronic Signature Guidance
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• Criminal History Checks

  • VSC NSCHC Policy May 1 2021
  • NSCHC Manual
  • LITMOS Online Course Instructions
  • NSCHC New Rule - May 2021
  • NSCHC Policy and Procedure Template - Subgrantee
  • AmeriCorps Criminal History Checks Webpage
  • Truescreen & Fieldprint Manual
  • Adding Users to Truescreen
  • Adding Users to Fieldprint
  • Truescreen
  • Fieldprint
  • 2021 Program Specific Terms & Conditions
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Program Management

• Overview
• AmeriCorps Policy
• VSC Guidance

• Member Files

  • 2021-22 Member File Checklist
  • 2021-22 Member File Checklist (PDF)
  • Member Service Agreement Template (Updated 7/21)
  • Previous Term Service Check
  • Healthcare Acceptance Waiver
  • Childcare Acceptance Waiver
  • Living Allowance Waiver Template
  • Member Leave Request Form
  • Member Completion Letter
  • Member Termination Letter
  • Social Networking Policy Form
  • Transportation Form
  • Publicity Release Form
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  • Additional Tools & Templates

    • Slot Conversion Calculator Tool
    • Reasonable Accommodation Policy
    • SNAP Letter Template
    • SNAP Regional Contact List
    • FT/PT Paperwork Calendar Checklist
    • Grievance Form
    • Host Site Agreement Form Template
    • Host Site Application Template
    • Hours Opportunity Form & Policy
    • Member Management High Quality Principles
    • Member Performance Measures & Student Criteria
    • Member Policies & Procedures
    • Member Request Form
    • Member Site Expectations
    • Member Site Orientation Checklist
    • OnCorps Supervisor Instructions
    • OnCorps Timesheet Categories
    • Life After AmeriCorps Guide
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• Resources

  • VSC Subgrantee Staff New & Transition List - Oct 2021
  • AmeriCorps Key Terms & Definitions (Glossary)
  • Electronic Signature Guidance

  • CNCS Resources

    • CNCS Member Management Slides
    • CNCS eGrants User Guide

Financial Management

• Budgeting

  • Budget Modification Worksheet
  • AmeriCorps Budget Categories and Explanations
  • FY21 Virginia AmeriCorps Budget Worksheet Tool

• Financial Reporting

  • CNCS Program Income FAQs

  • Monthly Periodic Expense Report

    • Calculating Admin Costs for PER Worksheet

  • OnCorps Reporting

    • OnCorps Financials

  • Quarterly Aggregate Financial Report

    • Federal Financial Report (FFR)(AFR) Instructions

• Fiscal Compliance Tools

  • CNCS FGMI 2012 Time and Effort Reporting Presentation
  • IPERIA Presentation Improper Payments Under the UGG
  • Timesheet Samples

• Resources & Links

  • 2020-21 Fiscal Review Tool Part 1
  • 2020-21 Fiscal Review Tool Part II
  • CNCS Separation of Duties Worksheet
  • Electronic Signature Guidance
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Reporting & Impact

• Overview
• AmeriCorps Policy
• 2021-22 Data Collection Plan Template
• 2021 Data Requirements
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• Resources

  • CNCS Performance Measures FAQs
  • Stories of Service
  • Reporting Performance Data Element “Resources Leveraged” in GPR

Communications/Events

• Overview
• VSC Guidance

• Resources

  • AmeriCorps.gov Marketing & Branding Webpage
  • 2022 Virginia AmeriCorps Influencer Program
  • VSC Communications Checklist
  • VSC Communications Cheat Sheet
  • Website Guidelines
  • Branding Guidelines
  • Social Media Guidelines
  • 2022 Content Calendar
  • AmeriCorps Influencer Guidelines
  • AmeriCorps Influencer Form
  • Social Networking Policy Form
  • Stories of Service
  • VSC 2021 Branding Presentation
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  • Events & Days of Service

    • AmeriCorps Days of Service Info Link
    • 2021-22 AmeriCorps Important Dates
    • Best Practices: Event Planning
    • AmeriCorps Pledge
    • Sample Photo Release Form
    • 145+ Service Project Ideas
    • Pinterest Service Project Ideas
    • MLK Day of Service Toolkit
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  • Logos

    • AmeriCorps Logos
    • Virginia AmeriCorps Logo - JPG
    • Virginia AmeriCorps Logo - PNG
    • New Brand Architecture Infographic
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    • Co-Branding Logos

      • AC Partner Vertical
      • AC Partner Vertical Gray
      • AC Partner Horizontal
      • We are a proud partner with AC
      • Proud partner with AC
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  • Newsletters

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    • January 2021
    • December 2020
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    • June 2020
    • May 2020
    • April 2020 (4/24/20)
    • April 2020 (4/3/20)
    • March 2020
    • February 2020
    • January 2020
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Training Resources

• Overview
• MyAmeriCorps Training
• CNCS Knowledge Network
• Directions for CNCS Knowledge Network
• Life After AmeriCorps Guide
• OnCorps3Learn Courses
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• Program Director Bi-Monthly Calls

  • Slides - December 20, 2021
  • Member Training Slides - December 20, 2021
  • Recording - December 20, 2021
  • Slides - October 18, 2021
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• 2021 Program Orientation

  • Fiscal to Zed (Girouard)
  • Destination Information (Girouard)
  • National Service Criminal History Checks (Dumas)
  • Member Management (Lukasiewicz/Dumas)
  • Setting the Foundation of Successful Site Partnerships (Salinas)
  • Branding (Doyle)
  • Enrollment Planning, Slot Conversions, Member Exits (Lukasiewicz)
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (Yackso)
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• Personal/Professional Development

  • How to Ruthlessly Prioritize Tasks
  • How to Prioritize Important Work
  • Engaged Feedback Checklist

  • Working from Home

    • Microsoft Work from Home Article
    • Starbucks Working from Home Article
    • Remote Working Guide
    • 10 Helpful Rules for Working Remotely
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• Powerpoints & Webinars

  • Member Living Allowances Powerpoint

Emergencies & Disasters

• Overview

• Resources

  • Make a Disaster Plan
  • Build a Kit
  • Create Family Emergency Plan
  • Fillable Family Communication Plan
  • Emergency Supply Checklist
  • COVID-19 Resources
  • Virginia COVID-19 Program FAQs
  • CNCS National Service COVID-19 FAQ Webpage
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Member Resources

• Click Here to Ask the Virginia Service Commission Staff a Question!
• MyAmeriCorps Login
• AmeriCorps Pledge
• Prohibited Activities Infographic
• Prohibited Activities Poster (English)
• Prohibited Activities (Spanish)
• AmeriCorps Lingo JPG
• Life After AmeriCorps Guide
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• 2022 Member Celebration

  • Welcome Session
  • Living out the AmeriCorps Pledge without Burning Out
  • Cross Cultural Conflict: Are you ready for impact?
  • Grad School Application Best Practices
  • Grad School Application Best Practices (PPT)
  • Alum Panel
  • Seasonal Explorations of Virginia
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• 2021-22 AmeriCorps Opening Day

  • Attendee Handout
  • Welcome (Delegate Jay Jones)
  • Trauma-Informed Care Parts 1 & 2 (Leanne Lytle)
  • Personal Resilience Plan
  • Heartwork (Rashard Wright)
  • Connections (Roxanne Saunders)
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• 2022 Life After AmeriCorps

  • Braving the Challenges of Life & Leadership - Deadwyler
  • Explain Yourself - Bronder
  • Resume Crash Course - Gross
  • Making a Great Virtual Impression - Alvarez
  • What's the Latest on Student Loans - Kemp
  • Virginia Student Loan Help
  • Building & Managing Relationships in the Workplace - Grieves
  • LinkedIn Sample
  • Student Profile
  • Job Seeker Checklist
  • How to Network on LinkedIn
  • How to Land a Virginia State Government Job - Garrison
  • Alum Panel Discussion
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